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The Dallas Cowboys are a family-run organization; led by owner/GM Jerry Jones and son Stephen Jones, the team executive vice president. Jerry’s other son, Jerry Jones Jr., is the Cowboys’ chief sales and marketing officer, while Jones’ daughter, Charlotte Jones Anderson, is chief brand officer for the club.
That’s a lot of Joneses running the operation for the Cowboys, but according to one Hall of Fame former player, the organization would be better served if they let some people from outside help run the team. After seeing former Cowboys quarterback and teammate Troy Aikman consult for the Miami Dolphins this offseason, Michael Irvin would like to see the franchise he played for do the same thing.
According to Irvin, it’s something that Aikman would have liked to do in Dallas, but likely never happens because the Joneses aren’t willing to relinquish that much control.
Like Aikman, John Elway was a Super Champion and Hall of Famer QB, and he went back to the Denver Broncos as a general manager and president of football operations, working with the team for 12 years before stepping away. Elway knew what it took to be a winning team and built it with the Broncos as a member of the front office, winning another Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 50.
Irvin believes Aikman could do the same for the Cowboys, if given a chance. However, Aikman and Jones haven’t always seen eye-to-eye about how Jones runs the organization, with the former QB not holding back on criticizing the Cowboys and Jones for their lack of success. Aikman is never afraid to speak the truth, something that doesn’t always come with being a front office member with the team. It’s always felt like Jerry Jones needs ‘yes men’ and Aikman doesn’t feel like he fits that bill.
What's ironic is that Jones has habitually listened to opinions from outside the organization, much to the chagrin of his long line of coaches since Jimmy Johnson left Dallas. But now, the only non-Jones input in the organizational front office comes from Will McClay, the vice president of player personnel. McClay’s been with the Cowboys for 18 years in the personnel department.
Irvin’s frustrations are understandable, the Cowboys haven’t won anything of consequence in over 30 years, during which time players and coaches have come and gone. The one constant has been Jerry Jones and his family running the team without success on the field.
As businesspeople, there isn’t anyone better than the Joneses, the Cowboys have the highest value of any team in the NFL. It’s as football people where they need help.
No one knows if Aikman would accept an offer to work with the Cowboys in any role, but that won’t stop people for clamoring for the possibility. Aikman could try to help, but Jerry Jones isn’t likely to give him the chance. That’s what hurts Irvin, and Cowboys fans, the unwillingness to do something different. Doing something to get better results on the field, rather than in Jones family bank accounts would be applauded by Cowboys fans everywhere.
If Jones gave it a try, he might like the results. Just don’t expect it to happen.
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Michael Irvin pained by Aikman helping another organization
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That’s a lot of Joneses running the operation for the Cowboys, but according to one Hall of Fame former player, the organization would be better served if they let some people from outside help run the team. After seeing former Cowboys quarterback and teammate Troy Aikman consult for the Miami Dolphins this offseason, Michael Irvin would like to see the franchise he played for do the same thing.
According to Irvin, it’s something that Aikman would have liked to do in Dallas, but likely never happens because the Joneses aren’t willing to relinquish that much control.
Like Aikman, John Elway was a Super Champion and Hall of Famer QB, and he went back to the Denver Broncos as a general manager and president of football operations, working with the team for 12 years before stepping away. Elway knew what it took to be a winning team and built it with the Broncos as a member of the front office, winning another Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 50.
Irvin believes Aikman could do the same for the Cowboys, if given a chance. However, Aikman and Jones haven’t always seen eye-to-eye about how Jones runs the organization, with the former QB not holding back on criticizing the Cowboys and Jones for their lack of success. Aikman is never afraid to speak the truth, something that doesn’t always come with being a front office member with the team. It’s always felt like Jerry Jones needs ‘yes men’ and Aikman doesn’t feel like he fits that bill.
What's ironic is that Jones has habitually listened to opinions from outside the organization, much to the chagrin of his long line of coaches since Jimmy Johnson left Dallas. But now, the only non-Jones input in the organizational front office comes from Will McClay, the vice president of player personnel. McClay’s been with the Cowboys for 18 years in the personnel department.
Irvin’s frustrations are understandable, the Cowboys haven’t won anything of consequence in over 30 years, during which time players and coaches have come and gone. The one constant has been Jerry Jones and his family running the team without success on the field.
As businesspeople, there isn’t anyone better than the Joneses, the Cowboys have the highest value of any team in the NFL. It’s as football people where they need help.
No one knows if Aikman would accept an offer to work with the Cowboys in any role, but that won’t stop people for clamoring for the possibility. Aikman could try to help, but Jerry Jones isn’t likely to give him the chance. That’s what hurts Irvin, and Cowboys fans, the unwillingness to do something different. Doing something to get better results on the field, rather than in Jones family bank accounts would be applauded by Cowboys fans everywhere.
If Jones gave it a try, he might like the results. Just don’t expect it to happen.
You can chat with or follow Ben on twitter @BenTalksCowboys and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Michael Irvin pained by Aikman helping another organization
Continue reading...
